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The Legend of Nick The Greek

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Of all the gamblers who have ever lived, none was more well known than Nicholas Andreas Dandolos, aka; Nick The Greek. The year was 1946. Benjamin “Bugsy” Seigal had just opened the Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and things were about to change forever. For the next 20 years the mob maintained a steel grip on legalized gambling in Nevada. It was during this time that “The Greeks” legend had begun to take hold. Although he was well Read More

Riverboat Roulette – New Spins on an Ancient Table Game

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Before we delve into the alternate wagering options available on Riverboat Roulette, let’s first review how the traditional game is played. In today’s casinos the basic version is played at a table with a house dealer and a wheel with 38 pockets. 18 red, 18 black and 2 green colors containing the numbers zero and double zero. A single zero wheel also exists and is popular in European casinos. The table has a felt betting layout with numbers and colors Read More